Matysová (Rusyn: Матисова, romanized: Matysova; Hungarian: Máté) is a village and municipality in Stará Ľubovňa District in the Prešov Region of northern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°19′N 20°46′E / 49.32°N 20.77°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Prešov Region |
| District | Stará Ľubovňa District |
| First mentioned | 1408 |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 55 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 654 6[2] |
| Area code | +421 52[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | SL |
| Website | matysova |
History
editIn historical records the village was first mentioned in 1408. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Matysová was part of Sáros County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic. On 24 January 1945, the Red Army dislodged the Wehrmacht from Matysová and it was once again part of Czechoslovakia.
Geography
editThe municipality lies at an altitude of 597 metres (1,959 ft)[2] and covers an area of 10.43 km2 (4.03 sq mi) (2025).[4]
Population
edit| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 111 | 76 | 73 | 55 |
| Difference | −31.53% | −3.94% | −24.65% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 55 | 55 |
| Difference | −1.42% |
It has a population of 55 people (31 December 2025).[6]
Ethnicity
edit| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 45 | 80.35% |
| Rusyn | 19 | 33.92% |
| Not found out | 2 | 3.57% |
| Total | 56 |
In year 2021 was 56 people by ethnicity 45 as Slovak, 19 as Rusyn and 2 as Not found out.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
edit| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Greek Catholic Church | 43 | 76.79% |
| None | 9 | 16.07% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 2 | 3.57% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 1 | 1.79% |
| Not found out | 1 | 1.79% |
| Total | 56 |
In year 2021 was 56 people by religion 43 from Greek Catholic Church, 9 from None, 2 from Roman Catholic Church, 1 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Not found out.
References
edit- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
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